This is a sweet upgrade from my previous packable waterproof backpack. It is very well-designed, and I like that it is made without PFAs. Can't wait to see how it holds up!
Shrugs off the rain. Then folds into your palm.
Best For: Travelers who chase good trips into bad weather — and hate hauling a bag they don't need yet.
- Keep your gear dry in a downpour - roll the top down and the sealed main compartment shuts water out.
- Carry a full pack, stash a fist-size pouch - the whole thing folds into its own pocket at 284 g (10 oz).
- Haul 18 L without the bulk - room for a jacket, a change of clothes, lunch, and water.
- Stay comfortable on long walks - LiteCush™ padded straps breathe against your back.
- Grab small stuff fast - an outer zip pocket holds your phone, keys, and pass.
- Keep two bottles in reach - a stretch pocket sits on each side.
- Get seen at dusk - a reflective paracord seam runs down the center.
- Lock it down in a crowd - anti-theft loops hold the zippers shut.
*Small enough to live in your carry-on until the sky opens up.
Picture this: You're three hours up the trail when the sky opens. Any other pack soaks through. You roll the top down, clip it, and keep walking.
The rain stops mattering. The main compartment seals at the roll-top. Water runs straight off the coated nylon.
It disappears when you don't need it. Fold it into its own pocket. Drop it in your carry-on until the next trip.
Built for people who pack light. Weekend hikers, one-bag travelers, commuters caught in monsoon season.
No more plastic bag over your backpack. The dry compartment is built in, not improvised at the trailhead.
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS
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"Is the whole bag waterproof, or just part of it?" "What if something breaks?" "How do I know this isn't hype?" |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work for real travel. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.
THE NUMBERS
| Capacity | 18 L - a full day's kit: layers, lunch, and water |
| Weight | 284 g (10 oz) - lighter than a full water bottle |
| Deployed Size | 46 × 25 × 19 cm (18 × 10 × 7.5 in) |
| Packed Size | Folds into its own pocket - roughly palm-sized |
| Stays Dry | Roll-top main compartment with sealed seams - shuts water out Outer zip pockets are weather-resistant, not fully waterproof |
| Straps | LiteCush™ padded, breathable, packable - with a removable sternum strap |
| Built To Last | 100D Bluesign®-certified recycled ripstop nylon, PFAS-free - closed with #5 DuraGlide™ sealing zippers |
| Security / Trust | Anti-theft zipper security loops Reflective paracord center seam High-vis interior Compression straps with buckles 2-year warranty |
What You Get
- 1× 18L Waterproof Packable Backpack - packs into its own pocket when the day's done.
- Removable sternum strap - steadies the load on the move, comes off when you don't want it.
- Two external bottle pockets - one stretch pocket on each side.
- 2-year warranty - plus Matador's repair promise: if it breaks, they fix it, in warranty or out.
Pack it down to your palm. Unroll it when the weather turns.
You’re Backed by Our 60-Day Ironclad Guarantee
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Try it for 60 days. If it’s not right for you, send it back.
We stand behind our gear. If you’re not happy with your purchase, just return the full package within 60 days and we’ll issue a full refund—no fuss, no forms, no hoops to jump through.
What Happens After You Order
- You’ll get an instant order confirmation email with your receipt.
- We’ll pack your order the next working day and send you a tracking number once it’s on the way.
- From the moment you order to the moment it reaches your hands, we’re here to keep you updated and supported.
When will I receive my gear?
- Singapore: Delivered to your doorstep in 4–6 working days.
- International: Arrive within 10–14 working days.
Returns and warranty
- Every product comes with a 1 to 3-year replacement warranty (depending on the item).
- If anything isn’t working right, just let us know. We’ll make it right.
FREE Gift with Purchase: Limited Edition Ember Shard Whistle
Spend $99 or more today, and we'll automatically include a limited-edition Glow-in-the-Dark Ember Shard Whistle when packing your order.
Charge it quickly under sunlight or your flashlight, and enjoy its subtle glow throughout the night—perfect for marking gear, emergency kits, or attaching to your bag.
Limited quantities. These will be swapped (at our discretion) to other gift items if shards are unavailable.
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